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Turkey, US in Talks Over F-16s, F35s: Defence Minister

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  • Turkey and the United States have initiated separate talks for the former's request over the acquisition of 40 F-16 fighter jets and the reimbursement of payment for F-35 jets which the U.S. didn't deliver. The current talks aim to discuss Turkey's demands to strengthen its air forces by purchasing new F-16s.
  • Turkey says it paid $1.4 billion for five F-35a and asks the U.S. to reimburse the money after it was formally excluded from the program on Sept. 23, 2021. These talks are described to be technical and will be held with the participation of legal consultants, lawyers and experts.
  • Defence Min Akar: "It's been agreed that these delegations will meet again in early 2022 in the U.S. to hold detailed discussions about the financial issues,"
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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